The following are summaries and other information related to Proposed Rules that the Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) has submitted to the Secretary of State for Publication in the Missouri Register. These rules will not go into effect until the public has had an opportunity to submit written comments, and to attend a public hearing if one is scheduled. Any person may offer comments on a Proposed Rule. The instructions for submitting comments, and the location and date of a hearing if one is scheduled, are located after the text of each rule. Please note that the official text of a Proposed Rule is the version that appears in the Missouri Register, not the draft copy on this site. Refer to the official copy if you wish to submit comments. We hope you find this site helpful and informative.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2110-2.010
Licensure by Examination—Dentists
This proposed rule change clarifies when an applicant for licensure who fails a clinical competency exam may need remediation and creates a requirement that applicants undergo a criminal background check to qualify for licensure.

PUBLIC COST:  This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST:  This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five-hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.
December 2, 2024 This proposed amendment does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Dental

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2110-2.050
Licensure by Examination—Dental Hygienists
This proposed rule change creates a requirement that applicants undergo a criminal background check to qualify for licensure.

PUBLIC COST:  This proposed rule will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST:  This proposed rule will not cost private entities more than five-hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.
December 2, 2024 This proposed rule does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Dental

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2110-2.170
Fees
This amendment adds language regarding a fingerprint fee and removes outdated language.

PUBLIC COST:  This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will cost private entities approximately twenty-six thousand eight hundred fifty dollars ($26,850) annually for the life of the rule.
December 2, 2024 This proposed amendment does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Dental

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2235-1.060
Notification of Change of Address or Name
This amendment adds change of name requirements.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than $500 in the aggregate.
October 31, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Psychology

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2232-2.030
Name and Address Change, License Renewal, and Inactive License
This amendment adds language regarding required documentation of a change of name.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment would not cost private entities more than $500 in the aggregate.
October 31, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Interpreters

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2145-2.090
Name and Address Changes
This amendment sets a time frame for notification of a name change.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment would not cost private entities more than $500 in the aggregate.
October 31, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Geologist

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2063-2.015
Notification of Change of Address or Name
This amendment adds language regarding name changes.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than $500 in the aggregate.
October 31, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Behavior Analysts

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2270-4.060
Minimum Standards for Supervision
This amendment adds veterinary technicians and certified veterinary assistants to supervision standard and clarifies services that may be performed by animal chiropractic practitioners.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than $500 in the aggregate.
October 31, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Veterinary

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2040-5.070
Fouls
This amendment updates language on fouls.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.
October 15, 2024 This proposed rule does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Athletics

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2235-5.030
Ethical Rules of Conduct
This amendment clarifies the use of acceptable titles.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: TThis proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than $500 in the aggregate.
September 30, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Psychologists

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2063-6.005
Ethical Rules of Conduct
This amendment adds new language on the use of restraints.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than $500 in the aggregate.
September 30, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Behavior Analysts

PROPOSED RULE

20 CSR 2115-1.040
Fees
This amendment increases fees and removes outdated language.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will cost private entities an estimated two thousand nine hundred forty dollars ($2,940) annually and thirteen thousand five hundred forty-five dollars ($13,545) biennially for the life of the rule.
August 15, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Dietitians

PROPOSED RULE

20 CSR 2120-3.210
Requirements for a Preneed Contract Joint Account
This rule provides standards for preneed sellers regarding the management of preneed contract funds that are to be placed and held in joint accounts.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed rule will not cost state agencies more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed rule will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.
August 1, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Embalmers

PROPOSED RULE

20 CSR 2220-2.715
Authorized Pharmacy Technician Duties
This rule clarifies authorizes duties that may be delegated to a Missouri registered pharmacy technician.

PUBLIC COST:  This proposed rule will not cost state agencies more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate. 

PRIVATE COST:  This proposed rule will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.
August 1, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Pharmacy

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2220-2.013
Prescription Delivery Requirements
The rule is being amended to incorporate medication orders and add patient safety provisions for prescriptions/medication orders shipped via mail or commercial carrier.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST:  This proposed rule will cost private entities approximately nine thousand fifty-one dollar and eighty cents ($9,051.80) during the first year of implementation, as reflected in the attached Private Fiscal Note.
July 15, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Pharmacy

EMERGENCY AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2232-1.040
Fees
This emergency amendment increases 2024 Interpreters renewal fees to ensure compliance with section 209.332, RSMo.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will cost private entities an estimated seventeen thousand fifty dollars ($17,050) annually for the life of the rule.
July 15, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Interpreters

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2232-1.040
Fees
This amendment increases fees and removes unnecessary language.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will cost private entities an estimated seventeen thousand fifty dollars ($17,050) annually for the life of the rule.
July 15, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Interpreters

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2145-1.040
Fees
This amendment increases renewal, inactive, and reactivation fees and removes unnecessary language.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will cost private entities approximately twenty-eight thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($28,190) biennially for the life of the rule.
July 15, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Geologist

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2063-1.015
Fees
This amendment increases fees and removes unnecessary language.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will cost private entities one hundred sixty-eight thousand four hundred fifty dollars ($168,450) biennially for the life of the rule.
July 15, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Behavior Analysts

EMERGENCY AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2197-2.010
Application for Licensure
This amendment updates and clarifies clock hours for licensure.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will cost private entities sixty-five thousand, dollars ($65,000) biennially for the life of the rule.
July 1, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Massage Therapy

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 2197-2.010
Application for Licensure
This amendment updates and clarifies clock hours for licensure.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST: This proposed amendment will cost private entities sixty-five thousand, dollars ($65,000) biennially for the life of the rule.
July 1, 2024 This proposed rulemaking does not have an adverse impact on small businesses. Professional Registration – Massage Therapy

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 400-5.900
Suitability in Annuity Transactions
This proposed amendment implements the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation #275.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST:  This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.
February 15, 2024

This proposed amendment does not have an adverse impact on small businesses.

Insurance

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

20 CSR 400-13.100
Health Insurance Rates
This proposed amendment requires an actuarial value and cost-sharing factor spreadsheet be included in proposed rates and rate filings for health benefit plans.

PUBLIC COST: This proposed amendment will not cost state agencies or political subdivisions more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.

PRIVATE COST:  This proposed amendment will not cost private entities more than five hundred dollars ($500) in the aggregate.
February 15, 2024

This proposed amendment does not have an adverse impact on small businesses.

Insurance

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